Janelle Coleman-Smith

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Biography

Special interest in providing evidence-based interventions to patients facing serious illnesses. A student and patient-centric educator with an extensive clinical practice background. I bring a wide-range of multifaceted frontline and nursing leadership experiences to engage nursing students. Passionate about integrating didactic learning and theory into clinical practice. Over 15 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, hospice and palliative care experience, and clinical practice consultant/leadership experience. Research and Academic Interests:Chronic Illness Management and Education, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care, Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity, Healthcare for Underserved Populations, Health Literacy, Advocacy in Healthcare, & Medical-Surgical Nursing Care

Education

D.N.P.- Aspen University 2023
M.S.N./B.S.N.e- University of San Francisco 2017

Degrees

Selected Publications & Presentations

Coleman-Smith, J., Paulson, S., and Dhaliwal, J. (2023, September 21-22). 30-Day Heart Failure Readmission Reduction Using Standardized Evidence-Based Practice Education: A Multidisciplinary Approach [Poster presentation]. 2023 Virtual National Nursing Conference, Kaiser Permanente, United States. 

Coleman-Smith, J. (2022). Improving education and outcomes for heart failure patients. [Unpublished doctoral capstone]. Aspen University. Coleman-Smith, J. (2018, May 14). Cancer survivorship: Promoting a lifetime of health[Poster presentation]. 14th Annual Nursing Research Symposium Convention, Rohnert Park, CA, United States. 

Coleman-Smith, J. (2017). Cancer survivorship: Promoting a lifetime of health. Master's Projects and Capstones. 646. https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/646